Which of these is required by a judge before police can obtain a search warrant?

probable cause linking the person to the crime

Which of these was the main purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of 1993?

to open markets between the United States and Mexico

Which of these was the main goal of the federal government when it began affirmative action?

to increase the number of minorities and women hired

In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court interpreted the Constitution to mean that

states cannot tax the federal government

Which of these best explains why local governments create zoning laws?

to control the use of buildings and land within a community

In Gideon v. Wainwright, the Supreme Court ruled that due process was violated because he was

denied a court-appointed attorney to represent him

Which of these actions best describes regional cooperation?

State governors meet to plan interstate highways

The United States legal system requires that people accused of crimes be

informed of the charges against them

Which of these government regulatory agencies enforces legislation to limit water pollution?

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Which of these describes an authoritarian government?

The lives of citizens are controlled by the government

Which of these acts is least likely to take place in a totalitarian system?

Political parties compete for control of government

Which of these is a characteristic of an economic downturn?

decreased production of goods and services

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1
Which of these is required by a judge before police can obtain a search warrant?
plea bargaining to reduce charges
reasonable doubt no other person is responsible
a preponderance of evidence against the accused person
probable cause linking the person to the crime
2
Which of these was the main purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of 1993?
to weaken Mexico's economy
to attract United States workers to Mexico
to encourage Mexican companies to move to Canada
to open markets between the United States and Mexico
3
Which of these was the main goal of the federal government when it began affirmative action?
to give workers the right to join unions
to increase the number of minorities and women hired
to increase tax breaks for companies
to give job training for minorities and women
4
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court interpreted the Constitution to mean that
states cannot tax the federal government
laws signed by the President can't be ruled unconstitutional
states have power only if all states agree
laws passed by Congress must be approved by all states
5
Which of these is usually true about those who pass laws in a representative democracy?
They are appointed by government leaders
They seize power by force
They are elected by citizens
They inherit their power
6
Which of these environmental issues would least need joint action by the US and Canada?
water quality
air pollution
residential development
wildlife migration
7
Which of these best explains why local governments create zoning laws?
to control the use of buildings and land within a community
to require builders to pursue creative designs
to encourage businesses and citizens to recycle more goods
to increase the number of jobs in a community
8
In Gideon v. Wainwright, the Supreme Court ruled that due process was violated because he was
arrested without being informed of his legal rights
jailed for several weeks without being charged with a crime
convicted with illegally obtained evidence
denied a court-appointed attorney to represent him
9
Which of these actions best describes regional cooperation?
A state park expands its treeplanting program
State governors meet to plan interstate highways
The state capitol and public buildings open to visitors
Maryland increases pay for state employees
10
The United States legal system requires that people accused of crimes be
informed of the charges against them
responsible for proving their innocence
held in prison until trial
given money if they are proven to be innocent
11
The United Nations was organized to
decrease trade barriers
prevent further world wars
create a single world currency
establish a military alliance
12
Reapportionment is based on changes in the
population of an area
number of votes in an area
wealth of an area
boundaries of an area
13
Which of these government regulatory agencies enforces legislation to limit water pollution?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
14
Which of these best describes the United States’ economic system?
command
mixed
traditional
market
15
Which of these is a characteristic of a market economy?
limited business rights
government control and ownership of property
nationwide pricing rules for goods and services
competition between businesses
16
Which of these legal documents orders a witness to appear in court?
a contract
a search warrant
an indictment
a subpoena
17
Which of these is an example of government fiscal policy?
conducting open-market operations
adjusting the discount rate
changing the reserve requirement
creating a budget
18
Which of these is a power reserved for state governments by the United States Constitution?
make treaties with foreign countries
coning money
maintaining an army and navy
establish public schools
19
Which of these describes an authoritarian government?
Government leaders are limited by established laws
Government leaders are directly elected by the people
The people grant the government its power
The lives of citizens are controlled by the government
20
Which of these is a responsibility of the Federal Reserve System?
collecting taxes
lending money to individuals
controlling the money supply
approving government budgets
21
Which of these acts is least likely to take place in a totalitarian system?
Leaders dictate what will be taught in schools
The government makes rules about what jobs people may have
Local officials take orders from national officials
Political parties compete for control of government
22
Which of these is a characteristic of an economic downturn?
decreased production of goods and services
decreased government regulation
increased employment levels
increased consumer spending
23
For which of these does a lobbyist most likely work?
the Senate
a special interest group
the Electoral College
an appeals court
24
Which of these is an economic benefit of lower tax rates?
better public services
larger number of government employees
expanded government programs
more consumer spending

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